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Ministry of Communications
Dak Adalat on 27 by the office of the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Nagpur City Division
Nagpur, 23 June 2022
Dak Adalat will be held on 27 June at 10 am in the office of the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Nagpur City Division, Nagpur .Complaints related to Postal Services about non settlement of grievance may now if undecided to be tendered in Dak Adalat . In this Dak Adalat,Complaints and grievances not replied within 6 weeks only are to be tendered.Complaints are to be addressed to the following officer and be either handed over personally or be sent by e-mail to K. Vidyasagar , Senior Supdt. Of Post Offices, Nagpur City Division, Nagpur-440001. Email id donagpurcity.mh@indiapost.gov.in. There should be one complaint in one application. The name/ designation of the officer to whom the original complaint was addressed and the date on which it was tendered is to be mentioned. Email /application along with a copy of original complaint is to be sent on or before 24 June 2022.
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President's Secretariat
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
The President is pleased to make the following appointment/changes:-
 Shri Lal Ji Tandon as the Governor of Bihar.
 Shri Satyadev Narayan Arya as the Governor of Haryana.
 Smt. Baby Rani Maurya as the Governor of Uttarakhand.
 Shri Satya Pal Malik, Governor of Bihar is transferred and appointed as Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.
 Shri Ganga Prasad, Governor of Meghalaya is transferred and appointed as Governor of Sikkim.
 Shri Tathagata Roy, Governor of Tripura is transferred and appointed as Governor of Meghalaya.
 Shri Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Haryana is transferred and appointed as Governor of Tripura.
The above appointments will take effect from the dates the incumbents assume charge of their respective offices.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
ALL-INDIA CONSUMER PRICE INDEX NUMBERS FOR AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL LABOURERS – AUGUST, 2022
The All-India Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers  for the month of August, 2022 increased by 9 points each to stand at 1140  and 1152  points respectively. The major contribution towards the rise in general index of Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers came from food group to the extent of 7.74 & 7.36 points respectively mainly due to increase in prices of rice, Wheat-Atta, Bajra, Maize, Pulses, Milk, Onion, Chillies Green/Dry, Turmeric whole, mixed spices, Vegetables & Fruits, Gur, etc.
The rise in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 3 to 15 points in 20 States. Tamil Nadu with 1312 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 898 points stood at the bottom.
In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 3 to 17 points in 20 States. Tamil Nadu with 1301 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 951 points stood at the bottom.
Amongst states, the maximum increase in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers was experienced by Jammu & Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh  and for Rural Labourers by Jammu & Kashmir  mainly due to rise in the prices of rice, wheat-atta, chillies dry, vegetables & fruits, etc.
Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL and CPI-RL stood at 6.94% & 7.26% in August, 2022 compared to 6.60% & 6.82% respectively in July, 2022 and 3.90% and 3.97% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 6.16% & 6.21% in August, 2022 compared to 5.38% & 5.44% respectively in July, 2022 and 2.13% & 2.32% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year.
All-India Consumer Price Index Number :
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Group
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Agricultural Labourers
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Rural Labourers
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July, 2022
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August, 2022
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July, 2022
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August, 2022
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General Index
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1131
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1140
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1143
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1152
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Food
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1058
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1069
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1066
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1077
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Pan, Supari, etc.
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1913
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1919
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1923
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1929
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Fuel & Light
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1263
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1267
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1255
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1259
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Clothing, Bedding &Footwear
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1190
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1198
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1226
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1235
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Miscellaneous
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1196
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1200
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1201
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1206
The CPI – AL and RL for the month of September, 2022 will be released on 20th October, 2022.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Representation of Women in Courts
Appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and the High Courts is done under provisions of Articles 124, 217 and 224 of the Constitution of India which do not provide for reservation for any caste or class of persons. As per Memorandums of Procedure for Appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and the High Courts is done under provisions of Articles 124, 217 and 224 of the Constitution of India which do not provide for reservation for any caste or class of persons. As per Memorandums of Procedure for Appointment of Judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts, initiation of proposal for appointment of Judges in the Supreme Court vests with the Chief Justice of India, while initiation of proposal for appointment of Judges in the High Courts vests with the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court. All the names recommended by High Court Collegium are sent with the views of the Government to the Supreme Court Collegium  for advice.
However, the Government has been requesting the Chief Justices of High Courts that while sending proposals for appointment of Judges, due consideration be given to suitable candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities and Women to ensure social diversity in appointment of Judges in High Courts. Government appoints only those persons as Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts who are recommended by SCC.
In case of District and Subordinate judiciary, as per proviso to Article 309 read with Articles 233 and 234 of the Constitution, the respective State Governments, in consultation with their High Courts, frame the rules and regulations regarding the issue of appointment, promotion and reservations of Judicial Officers in the State Judicial Service. Hence, in so far as recruitment or reservation of judicial officers in the States is concerned, the Union Government has no role under the Constitution in the selection and appointment of judicial officers in District and Subordinate judiciary
However, the Government remains committed to social diversity in the appointment of Judges in the Higher Judiciary and has been requesting the Chief Justices of High Courts that while sending proposals for appointment of Judges, due consideration be given to suitable candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities and Women to ensure social diversity in appointment of Judges in High Courts.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Law & Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax searches lead to detection of undisclosed foreign assets of more than Rs. 1000 crore
Taking forward the mission of the Government against black money, particularly undisclosed foreign assets, the Income Tax Department conducted searches on 19th January, 2020, on a group which has been on their radar for having substantial undisclosed foreign assets. The operation covered 13 premises in NCR.
The group is a leading member of the hospitality industry, running a hotel abroad and a chain of luxury hotels under a prominent brand name, situated at various locations in India.
The search operation has so far resulted in seizure of unaccounted assets valued at Rs. 24.93 crore.
Evidence seized during the search reveals that a large amount of black money was stashed abroad by the group, through the mechanism of Trusts, formed in early 1990s in tax havens.
Such foreign holdings of the main persons have remained hidden for decades beneath complex multi layered structures, located in different countries, ensuring secrecy. Search action further revealed that one of the close relatives of the promoter family was intentionally introduced as a front to ostensibly escape the provisions of domestic tax laws.
The investigation has successfully lifted the veil, leading to detection of undisclosed foreign assets of more than Rs. 1000 crore, apart from domestic tax evasion of more than Rs. 35crore which may,inter alia, lead to consequences under the Black Money Act, 2015,as also,action under the Income-tax Act, 1961 respectively. Foreign assets include investment in a Hotel in UK, immovable properties in UK and UAE and deposits with foreign banks. Further investigations are in progress.
Special Service and Features
Dak Adakat
It is proposed to conduct a Divisional level DAK ADALAT at 15.00 hours on 20.09.2021  at the Office of the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chennai City South Division, T.Nagar North PO Complex , North Usman Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017. Phone Number – 28341668, 28342554 & email ID: dochennaicitysouth.tn@indiapost.gov.in. Members of the public are requested to send their complaints/suggestions regarding the postal services  offered by the post offices viz Vadapalani, Virugambakkam, Saligramam, Kodambakkam, West Mambalam, Ashoknagar, K.K.Nagar, St.Thomas Mount, Guindy I.E, Saidapet, Adayar, Tiruvanmiyur, Besant nagar, St.Thomas Mount HO, Madipakkam, Adambakkam, Nanganallur, Sholinganallur, Oggiamthuraipakkam, Alwarthirunagar, RA Puram, Kotturpuram, Velachery etc functioning under the jurisdiction of Chennai City South Division to the above mentioned email id so as to reach on or before 17.09.2021 .
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Civil Aviation Ministry’s “UDAN” scheme awarded Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration
UDAN aims to enhance aviation infrastructure and air connectivity in tier II and III cities
The Ministry of Civil Aviation  flagship Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN  has been awarded Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2020 under the category “Innovation  – Central”.
The award was given away by the Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia to UDAN team lead by Smt Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, MoCA in presence of Secretary, MoCA, Shri Rajiv Bansal and Chairman, Airport Authority of India, Shri Sanjeev Kumar.
Government of India has initiated this award to acknowledge, recognize and reward extraordinary and innovative work done by Districts and Organizations of State/Government. This scheme emphasises on Good Governance, Qualitative achievements, and last mile connectivity rather than only on achievement of quantitative targets. The award consists of a trophy, scroll and an incentive of Rs 10 lakhs.
Launched in 2016, UDAN scheme aims to fulfil the aspirations of the common man by following the vision of UdeDeshkaAamNagrik, with an enhanced aviation infrastructure and air connectivity in tier II and III cities. In a short span of 5 years, today 419 UDAN routes connect 67 underserved/unserved airports, including heliports and water aerodromes, and over 92 lakh people have benefited from it. More than 1 lakh 79 thousand flights have flown under this scheme. UDAN scheme has immensely benefitted several sectors pan-India including Hilly States, North-Eastern region, and Islands.
UDAN has a positive impact on the economy of the country and has witnessed an excellent response from industry stakeholders especially airlines operators and state governments. More than 350 new city pairs are now scheduled to be connected under the scheme, with 200 already connected and are widely spread geographically providing connectivity across the length and breadth of the country as well as ensuring balanced regional growth resulting in economic growth and employment to local population.
The scheme also led to development of new Greenfield Airports such as Pakyong near Gangtok in Sikkim, Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh, and Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. The scheme also led to 5% incremental growth in domestic passenger share of non-metro airports.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation plans and commits to construct 100 new airports by 2024 in India with 1,000 new routes under UDAN RCS scheme by the year 2026.
Recently, Ministry of Civil Aviation tableau was named as the best central ministry tableau for Republic Day 2022. The tableau of Ministry of Civil Aviation showcased Regional Connectivity Scheme  – UDAN  as its central theme.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
First Export Rake with Reefer Containers arrived at Kolkata Dock System of SMP
Kolkata, May 30, 2021
First export rake from Siliguri‘s Dabgram ICD with reefer containers reached Kolkata Dock System on May 29th, 2021. This direct rail connectivity opens up direct access of SMP, Kolkata to North Bengal and North Eastern India. This is the first train operated by a private container train operator and has brought 28 TEUs of deep frozen reefer cargo weighing over 500 Tonnes.
SMP, Kolkata has exclusive partnerships with Pristine Mega Logistics to handle ICD Siliguri cargo and has provided special discounts in charges and incentives to promote this line of trade.
An MoU to this effect was signed on February 26th, 2021 on the backdrop of Maritime India Summit 2021 under the Union Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways.
Shri Vinit Kumar, Chairman, SMP, Kolkata emphasized that with this significant arrival of First Export Rake at Kolkata Dock System, SMP, Kolkata expects 12 to 15 trains of Reefer Containers every month. For this unique achievement, Shri Kumar thanked trade partners, officers and staff of KDS for their excellent support and hard work put in this endeavour despite the devastating impact of COVID-19 and cyclonic storm.
Special Service and Features
RBI Conducted Mega Beach Clean-up Drive
As part of its 'Jan Bhagidari' events in the context of India assuming Presidency of G20, Reserve Bank of India - Chennai Regional Office conducted a mega Beach Clean-up Drive. The Drive was held on March 18, at Marina Beach, Chennai, in association with the NGO 'Marpu'.
The Drive was organized in step with India’s G20 theme “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth, One Family, One Future” - re-affirming the value of all forms of life – human, animal, plant and microorganisms, and their interconnectedness. The concept of this Drive also marries the G20 theme with that of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' the national-level campaign by Government of India, aimed at bringing about behavioural changes among people regarding healthy sanitation practices.
The Clean-up Drive was inaugurated by Smt. Uma Sankar, Chief General Manager, RBI-Chennai. Over 100 volunteers enthusiastically partook in the Drive.
Prime Minister's Office
PM urges innovators to apply for the National StartUp Awards 2023
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged innovators to apply for the National StartUp Awards 2023.
In reply to a tweet by Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, the Prime Minister tweeted :
"StartUps are fascinating not only for their innovative zeal but also for the inspiring life journeys of those who build them. Our StartUp word manifests the spirit of our Yuva Shakti.
Urging innovators to apply for the National StartUp Awards 2023. startupindia.gov.in"
Ministry of Defence
Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff visits Malaysia
Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee  and Chief of the Naval Staff , Indian Navy is on a goodwill visit to Malaysia from 11 to 15 April 2017. The visit is intended to consolidate and enhance bilateral maritime relations between India and Malaysia and is expected to provide a major boost to defence relations between India and Malaysia.
(During his visit, the Admiral will hold discussions with the Deputy Minister of Defence, Chief of Royal Malaysian Defence Forces along with the Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force of Malaysia.
The Indian and the Royal Malaysian navies cooperate with each other in terms of training, operational interactions as well as interacting at various multilateral forums like Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, MILAN and ADMM Plus. Warships from both navies visit each other’s ports to build ‘Bridges of Friendship’. The Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy  along with RMN corvette KD Lekir participated in the International Fleet Review-2016, at Visakhapatnam in February 2016.
An inaugural Field Training Exercise is also scheduled between both navies in June this year, coinciding with the visit of Indian naval ships to Malaysia.
The Admiral, in addition to holding important bilateral discussions with various dignitaries, will also visit major naval establishments of the Royal Malaysian Navy including the submarine base. He will also address the participant Officers and faculty of the prestigious Royal Malaysian Armed Forces Command and Staff College.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways continues with its efforts to ensure availability of essential commodities throughout the country
More than 34000 freight wagons were loaded yesterday; of these, more than 23000 wagons carried essential commodities
(On the 3rd day of the nation-wide complete lock down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian Railways continued making all efforts to ensure availability of essential commodities through its freight services. During the situation of lockdown in all the States, Indian Railways staff deployed at various good sheds, stations and control offices continued working on 24/7 basis to ensure that the supply of essential items for the nation does not get affected.
Yesterday on 27th March 2020, 34648 wagons carried supplies to keep the supply chains functional. Of these, 23682 wagons of essential commodities were ferried by Indian Railways in 425 rakes to ensure that the supply chains keep functioning. The total number of wagons carrying essential commodities during the past five days thus reached approximately 1.25 lacs.
Out of the total 23682 wagons which were loaded for essential commodities, there were 1576 wagons of foodgrains, 42 wagons of fruits and vegetables, 42 wagons of sugar, 42 wagons of salt, 20488 wagons of coal, and 1492 wagons of petroleum products.
It may be noted that MHA has lifted restrictions on movement of goods to facilitate easy loading and unloading at the various locations across the nation.This has removed ground level discretions in permissions regarding loading and unloading of goods of various kinds at Terminals spread across India.Special efforts are being made by Indian Railways to ferry these goods to maintain the supply chain in the lock down period.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttrakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Karnataka and West Bengal with purchase of over 558.88 LMTs of paddy up to 14.01.2021.This is an increase of 27.15 % against the last year corresponding purchase of 439.52 LMT. Out of the total purchase of 558.88 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.77 LMT which is 36.28 % of total procurement.
About 77.85 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 105517.34 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 51.66 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme. Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. Also, sanction for procurement of 2.50 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Rabi Marketing Season 2020-2021 for the States of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, was given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 14.01.2021, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 291566.35 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soybean having MSP value of Rs.1560.23 Crores benefitting 154980 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 14.01.2021 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 14.01.2021 a quantity of 8469173 cotton bales valuing Rs. 24772.45 Crore has been procured benefitting 1725459 farmers.
Ministry of Railways
Coromondel Express and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal- Howrah Express derailed near Bahanaga Bazaar in Kharagpur Division of South Eastern Railway
Railway officials rushed to the spot to coordinate rescue and relief operations
Helpline Number issued on enroute stations for information
In an unfortunate incident, Train no 12841 Coromandal Express  got derailed this evening near Bahanaga bazaar station. Train no 12864 SMVB-HWH Superfast Exp  also got derailed at Bahanaga bazaar station. Bahanaga Bazar railway station is a railway station on Kharagpur–Puri line, part of the Howrah–Chennai main line under Kharagpur railway division of South Eastern Railway zone in Balasore district in Odisha. Immediately Accident Relief train, Self Propelled Accident Relief Medical Vans , Accident Relief Trains  were ordered from Kharagpur, Balasore & Santragachi.
Railway authorities have immediately rushed to the spot to coordinate rescue and relief operations. Entire focus of Railways is to rescue the passengers and minimize causalities. Rescue operations are being carried out at war footing scale. NDRF team, Medical team, Ambulances are at the accident site.
As of now, 02 numbers of casualties reported due to the tragic accident and several injured persons were hospitalized in the nearby hospital. Minorly injured passengers are being shifted to the Balasore, Khantapara, Soro and Gopalpur Health units on priority.
Railway Helpline numbers have been issued for the information of stranded passengers. The Helpline numbers are as follows:
Howrah Help line Number : 033-26382217
Kharagpur Help line Number: 8972073925 & 9332392339
Balasore Help line Number: 8249591559 & 7978418322
Shalimar Help line Number: 9903370746
Santragachi Jn Help line Number : 8109289460, 8340649469